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Flare alert leads to rescue mission off Donegal coast

The crew located the 28 ft vessel

Pictured are six of the nine students representing Donegal at WorldSkills Ireland 2026placeholder image

Nine Donegal students and apprentices to compete at WorldSkills

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Inch mile swim - another successful year

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Uncover the secrets hidden in Inishowen’s ancient Stones

The Association Committee looking forward to the big Doherty Clann reunion in Culdaff this week.placeholder image

Dohertys come together this week for Clann gathering in Culdaff

It Occurs To Me by Frank Galligan appears in the Donegal Democrat every Thursdayplaceholder image

It Occurs To Me: A river runs through it

Tracy McKeague is a BACP and IACP accredited mental health counsellor from Culdaff with a private and public counselling practice based in Serenity House Moville. She also promotes sea swimming for mental health and is a great believer in our ability to heal ourselves through support, connection and self-awareness.placeholder image

It’s Good To Talk: The weight of other people’s expectations

Sport

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IN PICTURES: Over 400 hit the streets for Colm Quigley Jog in the Bog

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Donegal have to get a fair shake in Kerry - Rory Kavanagh

Donegal captain Danny Og Cooney in full flight. INSET Mentor Danny O'Donnell Pic: Thomas Gallagherplaceholder image

‘There’s a lot of belief in the group’ - Donegal minor mentor Danny O’Donnell

Kilcar host St Eunan's in Division 1placeholder image

Upcoming All-County League football and hurling fixtures for this weekend

Former Republic of Ireland international James McClean will officially open the Glengad Sportsgrounds on Sunday 3 Mayplaceholder image

James McClean will kick-off Glengad FC's 50th anniversary celebrations on Sunday

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Clonmany to celebrate heritage with a special community event

'Whether you're an art enthusiast, looking for a unique piece to take home, or simply keen to support local creative talent, this exhibition promises a wonderful celebration of art, community and culture'placeholder image

Annual local artists' exhibition in Carndonagh returns for 21st year

The events are taking place at the church hall in Lagg, which overlooks Trawbreaga Bayplaceholder image

Malin Presbyterian Church to hold annual summer teas next month

Welsh artist Gwenno brings her acclaimed electro-pop and psych-folk sound, blending Welsh-language songwriting with immersive electronic productionto next month’s Earagail Arts Festival placeholder image

Earagail Arts Festival programme to be unveiled

Crime & Courts

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Date set for Cassidy Brothers planning hearing

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Eight arrested in Donegal as part of Operation Thor

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Garda warning as two arrested for drug-driving

Gardai have played down reports that additional armed officers are set to be deployed in Limerickplaceholder image

Man who tried to take gun from Garda during struggle avoids prison

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New garda dispatch system to be deployed first in north western region

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Former UN Diplomat to host six-week climate course in Donegal

Mercifully, the staff at Stansted Airport were much friendlier than their counterparts from Belfast International.placeholder image

Barrtalk: Why do we accept horrible attitudes from some airport staff?

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Flashback to 2006: Inishowen Agricultural Show in Carn

Jennifer says she’s ‘incredibly proud’ to represent both Donegal and Ireland through her art.placeholder image

From Buncrana to Broadway: Donegal artist to light up Times Square, NY

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Carnamoyle Renewables Ltd: For All Your Plumbing and Heating services in the Nor...

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All systems go as Tullamore Show set to be even bigger and better!

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The 18 most iconic holes in Open history as return to Portrush approaches

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Lynsey Doherty, of Inishowen Rugby Club, presents a cheque for €642.80 to Ruth Garvey-Williams, of Insight Inishowen.placeholder image

Winning Mindset! Carndonagh triSport event tackles men’s mental health

Cllr Albert Doherty has announced his intention to step away from his Council duties while he battles illness.placeholder image

Popular Carndonagh Councillor Albert Doherty reveals cancer diagnosis

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Disposal of bulky waste in Donegal to be reduced to half price

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a set of keys from a car parked outside a home in Greencastle.placeholder image

Gardaí probe dawn theft at Donegal home

Property

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In pictures: 'Like being in a dream' - Donegal Victorian-style house featured on...

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PICTURES: Inside Irish Rugby star Peter Stringer's stunning home as it hits the ...

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Take a look inside RTÉ star Brendan Courtney's stylish Dublin penthouse as it hi...

The Rebuild Donegal magazine will provide a guide for homeowners affected by defective concrete blocksplaceholder image

Out now! First edition of new ‘Rebuild Donegal’ magazine launches

Opinion

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It Occurs To Me: The West’s awake thanks to incredible Mayo

Tracy McKeague is a BACP and IACP accredited mental health counsellor from Culdaff with a private and public counselling practice based in Serenity House Moville. She also promotes sea swimming for mental health and is a great believer in our ability to heal ourselves through support, connection and self-awarenessplaceholder image

It’s Good To Talk: Life got busy… but what about our friends?

It Occurs To Me by Frank Galligan appears in the Donegal Democrat every Thursday placeholder image

It Occurs To Me: Politicising the World Cup

It Occurs To Me by Frank Galligan appears in the Donegal Democrat every Thursday placeholder image

It Occurs to Me: Having the craic with Father Brian

Community

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Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday evening

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Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning

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Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening

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Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning

National News

A general view of the home of Philip and Kim English who died in a suspected arson attack alongside their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nineplaceholder image

Man and woman charged over fatal Waterford arson attack

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McDonald accuses Government of ‘playing chicken’ with public sector workers

Floral tributes outside the scene of the arson attack at a house in Birchwood, Waterfordplaceholder image

Two still being questioned in connection with fatal Waterford arson attack

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Mary Lou McDonald hopes Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing brings closure for victims

Media minister Patrick O'Donovanplaceholder image

O’Donovan to return to work when new treatment has ‘bedded down’

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